On the third anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol Hill riots, newly released poll results reveal a trend of Americans moving past the event.
Are Americans Moving On?
According to the new CBS News/YouGov poll, most Americans are okay with Donald Trump’s name staying on the ballots, with 54% in favor and 46% against.
Poll Reveals Sharp Divide
The poll with 2,157 U.S. adults from Jan. 3 to 5 shows a clear divide: 90% of Republicans and 56% of independents support Trump on the ballots, but only 19% of Democrats concur.
Men and those over 30 strongly supported Trump’s presence on ballots.
Who Stands with Biden’s Win?
The survey reveals that 61% acknowledge Joe Biden as the legitimate 2020 election winner, whereas the rest dispute his victory.
Party lines heavily influence these views, with 93% of Democrats recognizing Biden’s win, compared to 29% of Republicans. Among independents, 62% accept Biden’s victory.
22% Say Yes, 78% Say No
The poll also reveals widespread concern for democracy and the rule of law, with 70% feeling threatened to some degree, compared to 30% feeling any sense of security.
Meanwhile, 22% of participants expressed approval for the insurrectionists’ actions at the U.S. Capitol, while a significant majority of 78% disapproved.
Republican Attitudes Softening
CBS News observed a softening in Republican attitudes, noting that the percentage of GOP voters who strongly disapprove has decreased from half to just 32%.
Future at Stake
The debate is heated in the U.S. over whether to remove Donald Trump from election ballots, a decision that could significantly impact his chances of a White House comeback.
The Capitol Controversy
The argument centers around accusations that Trump abetted the Capitol insurrection, potentially violating the 14th Amendment’s Section 3, which bars those involved in insurrection from holding public office.
Oath Language Matters
Trump’s attorneys are defending his eligibility by asserting that the 14th Amendment’s Section 3 was not intended to apply to a president.
They point out that the text explicitly mentions electors, senators, and representatives but conspicuously omits the presidency.
The Language Dilemma
Moreover, they argue the distinction in oath language: the amendment refers to those pledging to “support” the United States, in contrast to the presidential oath to “preserve, protect, and defend” the Constitution.
Does the 14th Amendment Leave Room for Doubt?
The 14th Amendment’s Section 3 is relatively concise and explicit, which reads:
“No Person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States, or under any State, who, having previously taken an oath, as a member of Congress, or as an officer of the United States, or as a member of any State legislature, or as an executive or judicial officer of any State, to support the Constitution of the United States, shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof.”
Trump Removed from Ballots
Colorado and Maine have already removed Trump from their ballots, while California and Michigan, facing legal challenges and Democratic pressure, have decided to keep him on.
SCOTUS to Decide
The U.S. Supreme Court announced on Friday that it will determine if Donald Trump should be barred from ballots due to allegations of election subversion.
Taking on the case from the Colorado Supreme Court, the high court is set to expedite its decision, considering state primaries start on January 23.
Hearing Set for February 8
Oral arguments are slated for February 8, with a ruling expected shortly after that. This decision could lead to Trump being excluded from ballots in multiple states.
Awaited Decision
The Supreme Court has not established a clear interpretation of the 14th Amendment’s insurrection ban. Trump’s attorneys have positively received the court’s decision to hear the case, eager for the opportunity to present their arguments against the decision to exclude Trump from the 2024 Colorado ballot.
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